A warm welcome to everyone. Tea and coffee are served after the 10.00am Mass on Sundays and the 09.30 Mass on Wednesdays; all are invited to join us. Father Alex offers a warm welcome to anyone who is visiting the parish this week.

Clergy Thoughts: Pentecost Year A celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. Pentecost is not simply the memory of a one day event long ago. It is the ongoing work of God’s new creation.  The Church lives by the breath of God—a breath that creates, heals, forgives, and sends forth. The readings show how the Spirit gives courage, guidance, and unity to those who follow Jesus. The disciples, once fearful, became bold witnesses after receiving the Spirit. The Spirit also helps believers use their gifts to serve others and share the message of Jesus. In the world today, people are often divided by language, culture, or beliefs. The Spirit helps us reach across these barriers. When we listen to others and try to understand them, we show the love of Christ. Therefore, the same Spirit empowers us to move out in order to testify to the lordship of Christ. It is our new Pentecost, so we implore the Lord: “Send forth your spirit Lord and renew the face of the earth. Amen! Fr Alex

May is the month of Mary and. Rosary Month: In this month of May, there will be the recitation of the Holy Rosary 15-20min before Mass. Anyone can lead. Wednesday (Glorious Mystery), Friday (Sorrowful Mystery), Saturday (Joyful Mystery), Sunday (Glorious or any Mystery).

Pentecost Sunday International Mass and International Cuisine Today 24^th May. The Parish will go international. After Mass international cuisine from the various countries represented will be available. Everyone welcome.

Plants sale and Household Bowls available 23^rd/24^th May- Also, this weekend there will be a Bring and Buy Plant Sale with an opportunity to purchase Household Bowls after the 18:00 Vigil Mass on Saturday and the international Mass at 10:00 on the Sunday. Plants for sale £2.5 to £10 cash please.

NEW CHURCH ROTAS are displayed in the Community Room. Thank you to all our regular volunteers who support our parish community. New volunteers are very welcome especially for cleaning the church building.’

On the second Sunday of June (14th) after the mass the children will be practising their song for the jubilee celebration mass, this should take no longer than 15 mins. Please bring your children along and encourage them to join in. This is their chance to participate and be part of the celebration. Children of all ages are welcome to join in. Thank you Helen, Lillian and Jeryln. 

Save the Date Sunday 28^th June Strawberry Tea. Tickets will be on sale from May 30^th onwards.

 Newsletter- information received before noon on Wednesdays will be included in the next weekend’s newsletter (provided there is space available and/or posted to the Parish Website. Information and notices should be sent to office@holytrinitydiss.com.